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Senior Clinical Fellow Breast TIG
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 2333336
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic trainee to join the Breast Unit at the Royal Free Hospital as a Breast TIG Fellow. This fellowship is designed to provide high-quality, supervised training in all aspects of benign and malignant breast disease, with a particular emphasis on oncoplastic breast surgery within a busy tertiary referral centre.
The successful applicant will join a team of eight breast surgery consultants and 5 specialty doctors . The department is also supported by one consultant nurse and two lead breast nurses and ten clinical nurse specialists along with six breast radiology consultants.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will become an integral member of the multidisciplinary breast team, participating in outpatient clinics, operating lists, multidisciplinary team meetings, diagnostic services, and on-call commitments as appropriate. The post offers comprehensive exposure to contemporary breast cancer management, including breast conservation, mastectomy, reconstructive techniques, axillary surgery, and the management of benign breast conditions.
The fellowship provides excellent opportunities to develop operative skills, contribute to teaching, clinical governance, quality improvement, and research, while working alongside experienced breast and oncoplastic surgeons in a supportive educational environment. The post is aligned with the objectives of the Training Interface Group (TIG) programme and is ideally suited to a higher surgical trainee committed to a career in breast and oncoplastic surgery.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Details
Date posted
10 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£76,582 a year Per annum plus £2,162 London weighting
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-RFL-8149725
Job locations
Royal Free & Chase Farm Hospitals (Royal Free London Trust)
London
NW32QG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions
- Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
- The flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in todays rapidly changing NHS
- Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into accountany diversity issues
- Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary escalate
- Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload
Desirable
- Strong teaching skills and experience
- Strong oral and written communications skills in English
Personal Attributes & Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to a career in oncoplastic breast surgery
- Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity
- Motivated to do an excellent job to the best of your ability
Desirable
- The ability and skills to be a potential leader in their field
Experience
Desirable
- Ultrasound skills
- Previous work experience within a Oncoplastic Breast Surgery team
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for GMC registration
- Membership of relevant Royal College or equivalent MRCS FRCS/FEBS
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD, MSc)
- Publications in breast surgery or oncology
- National or international presentations
- Experience in clinical trials
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Person Specification
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions
- Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
- The flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in todays rapidly changing NHS
- Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into accountany diversity issues
- Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary escalate
- Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload
Desirable
- Strong teaching skills and experience
- Strong oral and written communications skills in English
Personal Attributes & Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to a career in oncoplastic breast surgery
- Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity
- Motivated to do an excellent job to the best of your ability
Desirable
- The ability and skills to be a potential leader in their field
Experience
Desirable
- Ultrasound skills
- Previous work experience within a Oncoplastic Breast Surgery team
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for GMC registration
- Membership of relevant Royal College or equivalent MRCS FRCS/FEBS
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD, MSc)
- Publications in breast surgery or oncology
- National or international presentations
- Experience in clinical trials
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free & Chase Farm Hospitals (Royal Free London Trust)
London
NW32QG
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free & Chase Farm Hospitals (Royal Free London Trust)
London
NW32QG
United Kingdom